NEWS
RELEASE
City
of Goodyear, Arizona
Communications
Office
For
Immediate Release: June 15, 2009
Free fireworks, fun and
music Goodyear's Star Spangled 4th
GOODYEAR, ARIZ. (June 15, 2009) Goodyear presents the Star
Spangled 4th celebration from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4 at Goodyear
Ballpark, 1933 S. Ballpark Way, at Estrella Parkway just south of Yuma Road.
Admission
is free.
The event
this year moves to Goodyear Ballpark from its former location at Goodyear Community Park, so be sure to come to the new location!
The APS
Fireworks Spectacular in Goodyear earned the West Valley View Reader's Choice
Award as the number one fireworks show in the Southwest Valley. The 25-minute
show is set to popular and patriotic music, and begins at 9:35 p.m.
Enjoy
live R&B, jazz, blues, soul, and funk with headliner Cold Shott and the
Hurricane Horns, along with special guests Capt'n Henry & the Rum Runners.
George
Foster, Cincinnati Reds 1977 MVP, will sign autographs ($20 fee includes
autographed baseball or 8x10" photo). A portion of the proceeds will be
donated to Cancer Treatment Centers of America.
A variety
of food and beverages are available for purchase from vendors throughout the
ballpark, including hot dogs, nachos, tamales, sandwiches, sno-cones, beer and
margaritas.
The Kids
Zone will feature an expanded area with water rides on the third base
concourse, bouncers and other inflatable fun on the first base concourse, and
more. Unlimited-ride wristbands are available for $10, or five rides for $5.
Don't
miss the F-16 flyover. Expect to see the jets arriving from Luke Air Force Base
(tentatively planned for 7 p.m.).
Parking
is free around the ballpark and at Desert Edge High School (including a free
shuttle to the ballpark and back).
New this year
The
Luxury Suites are
air conditioned and feature party facilities for groups of 15 people. The flat
rate price of $750 includes food, non-alcoholic beverages, plasma flat screen
televisions and reserved parking. In-suite cash bar service is also available.
Balconies with an unparalleled view of the fireworks make this a perfect place
to host an Independence Day celebration for friends, family and business
associates.
The
Terrace, located
on the third level at the ballpark, is ideal for an exclusive party of 40 or
more guests. A casual dining buffet, nonalcoholic beverages and reserved
parking are included in the flat rate pricing of $1,500 and up. Beer, wine and
cocktail service is also available at an additional charge. Misters and
generous shade help keep guests at the private party cool and comfortable
throughout the celebration.
For more
information about the ballpark's private party facilities or to book a Luxury Suite
or The Terrace, call
623-882-3120.
Tips for your trip
Guests
are welcome to bring:
- One factory-sealed
plastic bottled water per person
- Single-serving
snack items, pre-packaged and factory-sealed only
- Juice
boxes
- Baby
food and formula
- Small
umbrellas
- Strollers
- Seat
cushions/blankets/towels
- Small
soft-sided coolers and bags (16"x16"x8" maximum)
The
following are prohibited:
- Lawn chairs,
large umbrellas, canopies
- Hard-sided
or large coolers
- Glass,
cans, sports bottles or thermos bottles
- Alcoholic
beverages
- Skateboards,
bicycles, scooters, inline skates, shoe-skates and other action sports
equipment
- Pets,
except for certified service dogs for guests with disabilities
- Smoking
For a
complete listing of Goodyear Ballpark rules and regulations, visit http://www.goodyearaz.gov/index.aspx?NID=1942.
For more information, contact Goodyear Ballpark at 623-882-3120.